Armenian sculptor prepared a gift for the Pope (video)
Sculptor Ferdinand Arakelyan has prepared a gift for the Pope who is due to arrive in Armenia on June 24. Talking to journalists in Yerevan, the sculptor said about two months ago he began to work on a new sculpture which he is going to present to the Pope as a token of gratitude on behalf of the Armenian people. “The Tree of Life stands in the centre and the world has gathered around the tree to observe a moment of silence for the victims of all genocides in the world,” Mr Arakelyan said. The height of the sculpture reaches four meters. He would like the sculpture to be given to the Pope by Serzh Sargsyan – that will be the best way to express our appreciation and gratitude to him. Literary critic Ashot Yeghiazaryan, who has seen the unfinished sculpture, says it is very beautiful. He thinks that the Pope’s visit is very important for Armenia. “We are speaking about a person who has a strong sense of justice and humanity. His work greatly differs from that of his predecessors. He should know that Armenians have such a culture that it should be shownto the world, we need to show him our spirit,” he said.
